Turtle Lake, WI (ZIP 54889) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2017.
Turtle Lake has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $795K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2019.
Turtle Lake has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Turtle Lake was 2.8" Hail on May 16, 2017, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (May 16, 2017), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54889 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (10 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Turtle Lake, WI, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Turtle Lake has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $795K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54889 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 16, 2017. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Turtle Lake, WI area (ZIP 54889). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →